Winchester city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Winchester city is located in Virginia with a total population of 27,981. It is the 64th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winchester city is 36.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winchester city is $64,648. This is 29% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 95% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $325,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 41.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winchester city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.1%. The Black or African American population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.1% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.